Troy Chamber of Commerce and Local Fine Dining Restaurants Present TROY PESTAUPATIT wEEu I To Do CALENDAR Calendar from page 55 Sunday, Learn about life in the Jewish state for Israeli actor Ohad Knoller and activist Karmit Arbel, who will stop by Cafe Israel on behalf of through the new ZAC (Zionist Action Committee) 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Hwy. Ftiday, in Southfield. The speakers are part of the American Zionist August 27 1 5 (per person - most are three-course meals!) Where Will You Fill Your Plate? 16 Participating Fine Dining Restaurants (Itgaitrelid ! with y ther • isco nts Beniha Brio Tuscan Gril Charley's Crab Crumpets Restaurant-Somerset Inn Franco's Cafe Israeli Actor Ohad Knoller Movement's "Israel Conversation 2.0" program. Free; refreshments served. RSVP: doncohen@comcast.net or (248) 505-5189. JEWISH LEARNING Register for fall classes starting Sept. 13 at Michigan Jewish Institute in West Bloomfield, an accredited college also offering classes for high school juniors and seniors. Registration through Sept. 5: www.mji.edu or (248) 417-710. Stop by Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield during the month of Elul for its adult learn- ing classes "KISS - Keep It Short and Simple" 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sundays, through Aug. 22, and 2:30-3:15 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 1. nancyellen879@att.net or (248) 737-1931. Drop in for free DVD series "Jewish Intellectual History, 16th-20th Century," featuring lectures by University of Pennsylvania Prof. David B. Ruderman, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. Shown Aug. 25: "The Science of Judaism" and "Heinrich Graetz-Jewish Historian." nancyellen879@att. net or (248) 737-1931. LEARNING Kona Grill Take a baby-focused food tour 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Hiller's Market, 39950 W.14 Mile in Commerce Township. Daniel Schnaar M.D., pediatrician at Child Health Associates in Farmington Hills and Troy, and registered dieti- cian Julie Feldman, a specialist in pediatrics, will provide dietary advice for feeding little ones. Free. (248) 355-2122. Kruse & Muer on Wilshire Loccino Italian Grill & Bar McCormick & Schrnick's Fresh Seafood Mon Jin Lau Get coaching from JVS experts at "Get a Job: Workshops for Job Seekers" 9 a.m.- noon Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 24-27, at Hermelin ORT inside West Bloomfield JCC. Workshop schedule: resumes, Tuesday; job search strategies, Wednesday; networking basics, Thursday; interviewing, Friday. Register with Walt: wtarrow@jvsdet.org or (248) 233- 4245. Morton's The Steakhouse Ocean Prime Ruth's Chris Steak House The Capital Grille The Melting Pot of Troy Tre Monti Ristorante SENIORS Express yourself in the Writer's Corner, led by facilitator Norma Goldman, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Oak Park JCC. (248) 967-4030. Play mah jongg 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 20 and 27, in Conference Center at West Bloomfield JCC. (248) 967-4030. Find out "Grandma's Secrets" at Beth Ahm Seniors' continental breakfast program fea- Diners who make a donation (minimum of $5 each) will receive a Habitat for Humanity hammer lapel pin. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County. Throughout the following week (August 28-September 3), donors can wear their pins to participating businesses for special discounts. See website for Hammer Home the Savings details. f 56 www.facebook.com/ troyrestaurantweek turing storyteller Corinne Stavish 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. $5, or $4 members. Walk-ins welcome. Mel Mogill: (248) 661-2588. Listen to Russ Allgaier, who plays the piano and trumpet at the same time 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, in Greenberg Suite at West Bloomfield JCC. $3. (248) 967-4030. See Avi Hoffman in movie, Too Jewish?, a cel- ebration of Jewish culture with material from the Borscht Belt era, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Oak Park JCC. Free. (248) 967-4030. Play cards with the Bridge Club 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Oak Park JCC. (248) 967-4030. Jog your memory with Allen Vinocur 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in Room 205 at West Bloomfield JCC. $3. (248) 967-4020. Discuss current events with facilitator David Weiner 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Oak Park JCC. (248) 967-4030. Participate with Congregation Shaarey Zedek at memorial service for your loved ones prior to the High Holidays 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Clover Hill Park Cemetery Chapel, 2425 E.14 Mile in Birmingham. Officiating will be Rabbis Joseph Krakoff and Aaron Starr, Cantor Meir Finkelstein and Assistant Cantor Leonard S. Gutman. Following, individuals and families may visit gravesites to recite a personal prayer. (248) 357-5544 or www.shaareyzedek.org . YOUNG ADULTS Participate in Pitch for Israel Detroit, a char- ity softball tournament and end-of-summer reunion for Metro Detroit young adults, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road in West Bloomfield. Features separate eight-team male and four-team co-ed tournaments, all-day bar- becue, live music, homerun derby and prizes. Donate funds to benefit CommunityNEXT, a program focused on attracting and retaining young talent in Michigan, and Elem, a non- profit organization for runaway, homeless and neglected Israeli and Arab youth. Details: www. pitchforisraeldetroit.com . The Jewish Parents Institute Sunday School will hold an Open House 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at the West Bloomfield JCC. Classes begin there Sept.12. JPI families get free access to the JCC fitness facilities and pool from 1-5 p.m. on JPI school days. JPI offers free tuition for new students. Contact Marilyn Wolfe, (248) 432-5471 or mwolfe@jccdet.org , or visit www. JPISunday School.org . HOW TO SEND IN CALENDAR LISTINGS: Submit event listings to the Calendar by our noon Tuesday deadline, nine days prior to publication. E-mail Calendar listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. Shul Food The community is welcome at the following events: • Congregation Shaarey Zedek: Take a dairy or pareve picnic-style dinner for your young family attending Shabbat in the Park 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in Beverly Park in Beverly Hills. A Shabbat sing-along will follow. RSVP to Megan: mtopper@shaareyzedek.org or (248) 357- 5544, ext. 43. • Adat Shalom Synagogue: Bring your own picnic, beverages provided, to casual Shabbat in the Park evening especially for young families 5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road in West Bloomfield. Service leaders Rabbi Rachel Shere and Hazzan Daniel Gross will offer music, stories and blessings. RSVP: info@adatshalom.org or (248) 851-5100. • Temple Kol Am in West Bloomfield: Meet the congregants at "Cruise N'Schmooze," a Shabbat service preceded by picnic-style dinner 5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. RSVP: cheryl@tkolami. org or (248) 661-0040. • Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield: Start the weekend right at "Music & Motzi" 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. Following musical service with a band there will be a Shabbat meal at 6:45. Special activities for young children. $24 or $48 per family. RSVP to Martha: mgoldberg@shaareyzedek.org or (248) 357-5544, ext. 46. Food, Fun, Fireworks Celebrate together at "Food, Fun and Fireworks Festival" 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. $20 adult, $10 child; $25 and $15 at door ; complimentary tickets for prospective members: (248) 737-8700. 1611800 twitter.com/troyrestweek August 19 • 2010 YOUTH Cafe Israel August 22 Lunches inners ! • Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield: Come with your family to a "Back to Shul BBC)" 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. Dinner is served following musical Kabbalat Shabbat service. Rabbi Steven Rubenstein speaks on "Preparing for the High Holidays." $18 adult, $5 ages 4-13. RSVP required by 4 p.m. Aug. 25: dgoodman® cbahm.org or (248) 851-6880.